As part of our care team Homemaker Caregivers support clients by maintaining their ability to continue living at home safely with the proper support. A Homemaker performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their homes.
Interested in becoming a Homemaker but you don't have certification? We provide you with free Homemaker training while you work at At Home Senior Care.
JOB DETAILS:
- Assist with the activities of daily living including but not limited to:
- Light Housekeeping – including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, dishwashing, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and changing beds
- Laundry and linen service to include washing, ironing and folding clothes.
- Prepares meals and snacks according to care plan - this may include following a specialized diet plan as identified on the care plan
- Shopping service to client for groceries and picking up or prescriptions.
- Monitor client supplies
- Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance
- Follow a written care plan and maintain records of daily activities
- Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A mature person 21 or older
- High school education or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
- Has an interest in working with elders
- Possess a driver’s license and a reliable car
- Is able to understand and carry out directions and instructions of written care plan, recorded messages and keep records
- Flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies
